John Carpenter’sAssault on Precinct 13andGhosts of Marsare both loose remakes ofRio Bravo.
This would have given him a way more interesting part and allowed him to be both hammyanddramatic.
That said, many of his Western heroes blend together since there isn’t much to set them apart.
The same could be said of hisRio Bravotrilogy protagonists, who are all riffs on the same role.
… it would have been real intriguing to see Wayne step into the drunken role for the final entry.
Still, Martin’s character Dude, and Mitchum’s Sheriff J.P. are inherently more complex characters.
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Conversely,Tarantino claimsRio Loboinspired his upcoming retirement.
A harsh assessment, but it can’t be denied thatRio Lobois a long way from Hawks' best.
This film is the final installment in Hawks' trio of Westerns featuring Wayne.
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Rio Lobo, directed by Howard Hawks, stars John Wayne as a former Union officer leading a search for the traitor who betrayed his unit during the Civil War. Alongside Jorge Rivero and Jennifer O’Neill, the quest takes them to Rio Lobo, a town under siege, where they confront the villain responsible for the betrayal. This film is the final installment in Hawks' trio of Westerns featuring Wayne.
